AAT Apprentice Accounts Assistant (Northumbria University)
Northumbria University
Want real finance experience while earning a qualification? Join Northumbria University as an AAT Apprentice Accounts Assistant: build practical accounting skills, work across reporting, credit control and procurement, and boost your career or uni prospects with Kaplan-delivered training.
This is a Level 3 AAT apprenticeship based at Northumbria University, offering a mix of on-the-job experience and formal training delivered with Kaplan. As an Apprentice Accounts Assistant you will work primarily within Finance Shared Services, gaining experience across financial and management accounts, credit control and procurement while completing the Advanced Diploma (AAT Level 3).
Day-to-day duties include processing accounting transactions, producing regular financial reports, assisting with budget and statutory accounts preparation, reconciling financial data, and handling transactional queries. The role requires strong numeracy, IT and communication skills and offers structured specialist training time away from the workplace as part of the apprenticeship programme.
The apprenticeship starts 1 January 2026, runs for 1 year 6 months, and is based at the Sutherland Building, Newcastle Upon Tyne (Northumbria University campuses). The post is full-time (37 hours per week) and paid at £23,492 per year.
There is opportunity for progression within the team for suitable candidates.
AAT Level 3 (Advanced Diploma) / Assistant accountant (Level 3)
30 Nov 2025
01 Jan 2026 – 01 Jul 2027
Location
- GCSE or equivalent in English (grade 9-5)
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 9-5)
- A Level or equivalent in any subject (grade A-C)
- References will be taken from your present or most recent employer if offered the position
- Role-holder is expected to work on campus and travel between University premises as required
- Applicants with a disability or long-term health condition may be offered an interview under the Disability Confident scheme (must meet essential requirements)
£23,492 per year
£23,492 a year
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